Haywood County Hikes Archives - Nancy East

Summiting Shining Rock

Sun, 17 May 2015 15:43:00 +0000

Summit: The highest point of a mountain or hill; The highest attainable level of achievement. The summit of Shining Rock! The Shining Rock Wilderness area was what cinched the deal for me to move to Waynesville. I spent a day working in the hospital where I would soon be employed and then headed for a...

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Top 10 Tips for Hiking With Kids and our Big Creek Backpacking Trip

Mon, 04 May 2015 15:36:00 +0000

As much as I’d like to believe that simply getting kids outdoors into nature is the magic ticket to their happiness, thoughtful planning can make all the difference in a successful venture that they’d like to repeat. Don’t get me wrong–sometimes the biggest challenges can lead to the most lasting memories. With that thought in...

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Meeting a Meanderthal on Purchase Knob!

Wed, 22 Apr 2015 01:57:00 +0000

Serendipity: Luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for. Spring fever hits hard at Hickory Hills Academy (the official name of our home school) about this time each year. There are days when core subjects have no choice but to take a backseat to the call of...

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